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assimilate

/əˈsɪməleɪt/
as · sim · i · late ə · ˈsɪm · ə · leɪt
English Definition
v. absorb, blend in
中文释义
吸收,同化
Significado en Español
asimilar
한국어 뜻
흡수하다, 동화하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hấp thụ, đồng hóa
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Example Sentence

Immigrants assimilate into a new culture.

移民融入新文化。

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assimilate(absorb)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is a synonym for the word “assimilate” in the following sentence? “Over time, the immigrants began to assimilate into the local culture, adopting new customs and practices.”

  1. A isolate
  2. B ignore
  3. C reject
  4. D adopt
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D — adopt. “assimilate” means v. absorb, blend in

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

New immigrants often work hard to ______ into their adopted country.

  1. A reject
  2. B separate
  3. C isolate
  4. D assimilate
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D — assimilate. “assimilate” means v. absorb, blend in

Common questions about “assimilate”

What does “assimilate” mean?

assimilate — v. absorb, blend in. In Chinese: 吸收,同化.

How do you pronounce “assimilate”?

assimilate is pronounced /əˈsɪməleɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: as · sim · i · late.

How do you use “assimilate” in a sentence?

Immigrants assimilate into a new culture. (移民融入新文化。)

What are synonyms for “assimilate”?

absorb, incorporate — all close in meaning to assimilate (v. absorb, blend in).

Is “assimilate” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. assimilate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “assimilate”?

assimilate(absorb)

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